Trial in Detroit rape, robbery of woman whose car stalled

DETROIT (AP) — A 22-year-old ex-convict faces trial on accusations that he robbed a couple whose car had stalled in Detroit and sexually assaulted the wife.

Police say a 55-year-woman and her 63-year-old husband were in the vehicle Jan. 1 on the city’s east side when the man approached them. Police say the suspect showed a weapon, demanded money and sexually assaulted the woman.

Police say the woman was treated and released. Her husband wasn’t injured.